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Mackenzie H.

DHS, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I am a current adapted physical education teacher in the Fairfax County Public school system. I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I have provided child care services for over 10 families for eight years. I enjoy helping children learn and grow both in and out of school!
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Felicitas L.

DHS, VA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
I was working for 7 years with 7, 5 and baby born kids.
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Emily C.

Looking For A Fun, Reliable, Energetic, And Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter??

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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Hi, I'm Emily, an Arlington-based Newborn Care Specialist & PP Doula with 8 years of experience caring for children ages 2 weeks-14 yrs including multiples. I'm available for date night babysitting and night nanny care 3-4 nights per week. I'm infant, pediatric, & adult CPR/First Aid/AED certified, a non-smoker, pet friendly,...

Anthony T. says "Emily is a wonderful provider for our two daughters ages five & three. Emily is flexible with scheduling and very receptive to our requests and well...

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Janys B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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I am an experienced babysitter taking care of children (ages 0-15) here in the Maryland and Virginia area. I have total dedication and experience in the daily care of children. Flexible and adaptable, with creative thinking and easy to solve problems independently. I also characterize myself as a person of integrity, proactive,...

Jose R. says "Janys took care of my son and she was fantastic. Janys is very reliable, punctual and an excellent person. As a caregiver, Janys is hands-on with...

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Fatima F.

Part-Time Nanny :)

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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My experience with child care includes working at 3 different daycare centers in the past that had ages ranging from 1-12 and babysitting for various Care. com families. I am a college graduate and majored in International Studies and minored in Dance. I am currently pursuing my dream job as a dance instructor and choreographer...

Jillian L. says "Fatima has been my children's most favorite nanny so far. We are so sad that we had to move and wish we could've kept her with us forever! She is truly...

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Stephanie N.

Kindness Is Key

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi - my name is Stephanie and I'm 23 and currently in school studying IT. I've been working with kids since I was 16, being a babysitter in high school. I then have had full-time nanny jobs, as well as part-time and occasional date nights as well as overnights. I primarily have experience with infants and toddlers but I have...

Lucy T. says "Stephanie seemed to really enjoy my girls and they had a great time. They acted up a bit and she took it in stride. It was very easy to communicate with...

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Laura R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a good babysitter on the weekend! I'm 40 years old, and I'm a very qualified nanny. I have 20 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children up to teenagers. I also have great references that I am happy to provide. I drive my car. I am a citizen of the USA. I have my CPR and First Aid certificates....

Kaitlyn T. says "Laura is very personable, friendly and trustworthy. She put my worries at ease leaving my son with her and he loves her! Would highly recommend."

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Shaanti N.

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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Lucia N.

Occasional Babysitter Available

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name's Lucia and I'm a DMV native. I used to work in Childcare at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, and nannied throughout college. My biggest life hack is when you need a kid to come over to you and they don't want to, either pretend like you're leaving without them or ask them for a high five.

Care Member says "Luci was an engaging and reliable sitter for our family! The kids (4 & 2) loved reading stories, playing games, and spending time at the park with her....

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Katie S.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Katie and I am a doctor of physical therapy who recently graduated and have a few months off! Aside from babysitting, I have experience with kids from healthcare and education opportunities. I was an English as a Second Language Teacher in Prague for 15 children aged 4-11. Although I did not know Czech, I was...

Amy R. says "Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep...

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Doreen N.

Doreen N.

Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a non-smoker, I tell kids to eat vegetables and I have 2 sons. My experience is 19+. I am very good with children. I especially love infants. I am a part time worker.

Eliana K. says "Doreen is very nice and our children love her."

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Jasmine L.

Experienced Full-Time Care Giver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a school counselor looking to do childcare over summer break. I'm active and can keep up with multiple kids (and pets!) at once if needed. I love cooking, so meals will never be a problem. Also, I enjoy crafting with kids, playing outside, sports, and lots of other activities. If your kids need help with school or learning,...

Diana O. says "Jasmine is so calm with my 6 year old twins. She has been helping them do their online schooling and watched the kids during the summer. We enjoy her so...

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Jessica M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion, and it's what led me to childcare six years ago. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation. I build safe and engaging environments where children thrive. I am patient, friendly, and ensure the children in my care feel secure and loved. I provide daily written...

Care Member says "Jessica has been a true blessing to our family. She first joined us when our baby girl was roughly 8 months old and stayed with us through her 14th...

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Viann T.

Springfield, VA

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a graduate student at George Mason University studying education. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as an instructional assistant for classrooms with students with severe disabilities with FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own...

Care Member says "Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care...

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Eve E.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a senior at Georgetown University in DC. I have been working with children for most of my life, from being a primary caretaker to my many younger siblings to caring for several different families over the last 6+ years as a professional childcare provider. I have experience working with children of all ages,...

Care Member says "Eve has been a regular babysitter for our family for the past 4 months. She’s punctual, responsible, engaged and my boys age 3&6 love her. She’s done...

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Juhee B.

Fun And Reliable Sitter!

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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Hey there! Fun And Reliable Sitter! My name is Juhee, and I am a 24-year-old registered nurse II who is currently working and starting grad school in the fall (locally) to become a family nurse practitioner, which will have me step away from bedside nursing for a couple of years to focus on school solely.

Jennifer S. says "Juhee was great with my boys. They love her! She is very professional and always right on time."

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Allie S.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Allie, and I have had almost 3 years experience as a Nursery Assistant in Sunday School. I have also helped organize a couple of children's day camps. I also have some experience tutoring, although it was all informal, so I am happy to help kids with online learning or tutoring.

Carrie H. says "We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone."

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Maria D.

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have many years of experience taking care of kids from infants to early school age. There's never a never a dull moment working with kids! I'm always fascinated by what I can learn from them. I have a daughter of my own who is now in college so I'm looking for ways to keep busy! I am originally from Bolivia and speak Spanish...

Care Member says "Maria is a wonderful caregiver. She is currently caring for our 13 month old son part time. She is fun, caring, and warm. My son enjoys his time with...

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Anna P.

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I'm based in the Tysons/McLean area seeking nanny or babysitting opportunities. I bring over 16 years of childcare experience, working with children from newborn to age 15. I've served as a full-time nanny for five years, taught preschool, assisted pre-K classes, and grown up helping raise my...

Andy D. says "Anna was great with our kids! She is very punctual and dependable and our kids were so sad to see her go. Definitely will be utilizing her services again....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in DHS, VA

Babysitters in DHS, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Emily C.

Emily is a wonderful provider for our two daughters ages five & three. Emily is flexible with scheduling and very receptive to our requests...

- Anthony T.

Janys B.

Janys took care of my son and she was fantastic. Janys is very reliable, punctual and an excellent person. As a caregiver, Janys is...

- Jose R.

Fatima F.

Fatima has been my children's most favorite nanny so far. We are so sad that we had to move and wish we could've kept her with us forever!...

- Jillian L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in DHS, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in DHS, VA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2 babysitters in DHS, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for DHS, VA babysitters on Care.com is $22.50 per hour as of November 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in DHS, VA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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